Paraguay’s national soccer squad arrived at San Jose State University’s Spartan Soccer Complex on Monday, June 8,2026, for a public training sessiion ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The event featured drills, penalty kicks and a brief autograph signiing, while a crowd of local and traveling supporters filled the bleachers .

Paraguay’s first US training session at San Jose State on June 8, 2026

According to the source report, the team began with a warm‑up lap before moving through passing, goalkeeping and shooting drills,finishing with penalty‑kick practice. The session was designed to give fans a glimpse of the players’ preparation ahead of their group‑stage match against the United States.

Hundreds of fans line Spartan Soccer Complex bleachers

The source noted that “hundreds of fans” attended, with some wearing the red‑and‑white striped jerseys of La Albirroja. Among the crowd were local rseidents and travelers who came specifically to see the World Cup’s biggest event in the South Bay.

Fan Viviana Figueredo highlights community impact

Viviana Figueredo,a Paraguayan‑born Utah resident, told reporters that June has been “all about the World Cup” and expressed pride in seeing her country represented on U.S. soil.. She added that soccer “helps unify people” and that her family will travel to Santa Clara for the upcoming matches.

Iber Moreno scouts U.S. match while getting autographs

Iber Moreno, a fan of both the United States and Portugal, said he used the training session to scout Paraguay ahead of Friday’s clash with the U.S. He also collected autographs, calling the experience “once‑in‑a‑lifetime.”

Which Paraguay players will start against the United States?

The source did not disclose the starting lineup for the group‑stage game, leaving fans to wonder which stars will take the field.. Additionally, details about the team’s tactical approach remain unconfirmed.